Low Carb Key Lime Cheesecake
A few years ago I shared my recipe for Low Carb Lemon Cheesecake. It’s divine! Even if you’re not watching your carbs it’s a cheesecake you must try. Whenever I make it I always get rave reviews and no one can believe it’s low carb. Mr. Mother Thyme and my son love it too. If there are leftovers of this cheesecake in the refrigerator it never lasts very long. I’ll sometimes hide a piece for myself in the back of the refrigerator so I can savor a slice of this irresistible cheesecake!
So many of you have emailed and commented how much you loved the Low Carb Lemon Cheesecake that I couldn’t resist creating another version of this popular recipe. This rich and creamy Low Carb Key Lime Cheesecake is a low carb lovers dream! If you love key lime pie, no matter if you are watching your carbs or not you’ll love this cheesecake. And who doesn’t love key lime? It’s one of my favorite summertime desserts. Top this yummy cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and dig in!
Not only is this dessert low carb but it’s simple to make! Can this cheesecake get any better? No crazy amount of ingredients or taking forever to make. Just a handful ingredients is all you need to make this tasty treat. Once you bake a quick and easy low carb crust the cheesecake itself is no bake and literally takes minutes to whip up. The longest part is letting it chill in the refrigerator. Before serving add some whipped cream to the top of the cheesecake and a few slices of lime and it’s ready to go. The fun part is if you’re making this for a party don’t tell anyone it’s low carb and see if anyone can guess that it is. Trust me, no one will ever know!
Low Carb Key Lime Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
- Crust
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour/meal
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Splenda or preferred sugar substitute
- Filling
- 8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- .3 ounce packet sugar-free lime jello
- 1 teaspoon key lime or lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Mix almond flour, butter and sugar until mixture is crumbly.
- Press into the bottom of pan and bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment mix cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add heavy cream and whisk on high until mixture thickens and soft peaks forms.
- Reduce speed to low and mix in jello packet and zest and mix until blended.
- Spread mixture evenly with a spatula over cooled crust.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight.
oh my goodness, this looks amazing. Can’t wait to make it!
Do you happen to know how many carbs in one slice? I see it serves 8.
Thanks!
Hi, looks really delicious, can you tell me how many carbs are in it?
Thanks for sharing this recipe
Greetz Mariska
Hi, I haven’t added the nutrition to this recipe yet but I have a similar recipe for Low Carb Lemon Cheesecake and the carbs are 6.2 per serving. Here’s the link to that one – https://www.motherthyme.com/2014/04/low-carb-lemon-cheesecake.html Enjoy!
If you cut it into 12 servings: 315 calories, 29.4g fat, 6g protein, 5.1 net carbs per serving
Jenn
May I use a graham cracker bought pie crust?
Thank you
Pat
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Hi Pat, you can use a store bought graham cracker pie crust. Enjoy!
This was so easy and delicious!! I paired it with a blueberry compote and whipped cream and it was a hit. I did add a second key lime jello packet because I wanted a little more lime flavor and it definitely paid off.
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I made this pie for Mothers day. It was simple and delicious. Everyone loved it! In lieu of the springform pan, I used a regular pie pan, it cut and served perfectly.
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I made the filling and separated it
into custard cups with no crust – it is AMAZINGLY delicious and makes low carb bearable – a real treat!
May I use a glass pie dish?
I have made this amazing low carb cheesecake recipe a ton of times. It is one my husband absolutely loves which is perfect because it also doesn’t affect his blood sugar since he is a diabetic. Thanks for such an amazing recipe that my husband will eat 😜
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Hi , if I make this in a square 9×11 or 9×10 pan , should I double anything so it comes out as a thick slice ? For example I make. lime dessert with 1 big box family size jello mix dissolved in 1/2 cup water , beat in with hand mixer 3 cups plain non fat greek yogurt and 2 cups whipped cream folded in and it comes up pretty high in my square pan , how can I adjust this recipe as a lime cheesecake that will yield a similar amount as the recipe I mentioned ?